Amy Herbert, by a lady, ed. by W. Sewell, Volume 2 |
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... soon found in Emily Morton's manner . She went from one to the other , saying something kind to each , in a voice so sweet that it would have made even a common - place expression agreeable ; and after a few trifling questions , which ...
... soon found in Emily Morton's manner . She went from one to the other , saying something kind to each , in a voice so sweet that it would have made even a common - place expression agreeable ; and after a few trifling questions , which ...
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... soon as tea was over , in the hope of finding her there ; for she had intended dining by herself , and appearing in the drawing - room only in the evening . " I must talk to you one minute , dear mamma , " she said , as she entered ...
... soon as tea was over , in the hope of finding her there ; for she had intended dining by herself , and appearing in the drawing - room only in the evening . " I must talk to you one minute , dear mamma , " she said , as she entered ...
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... soon made her aware that Julia allowed cleverness and high spirits to carry her beyond the bounds of propriety . When Dora gave Miss Cunningham what Frank would have called " a set - down , " it was done in a ladylike way , as far as ...
... soon made her aware that Julia allowed cleverness and high spirits to carry her beyond the bounds of propriety . When Dora gave Miss Cunningham what Frank would have called " a set - down , " it was done in a ladylike way , as far as ...
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... soon as the door was closed . " You look so . " " I am , rather , " said Miss Morton , " for I am half- afraid I have done more harm than good ; and I am hurt especially about Miss Cunningham , because I know it was very disagreeable to ...
... soon as the door was closed . " You look so . " " I am , rather , " said Miss Morton , " for I am half- afraid I have done more harm than good ; and I am hurt especially about Miss Cunningham , because I know it was very disagreeable to ...
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... soon saw that to preserve peace would be a difficult matter . Julia's manner was more sharp and abrupt than ever , as she took every opportunity of repeating Miss Cunningham's words , and turning them into ridicule ; while Miss ...
... soon saw that to preserve peace would be a difficult matter . Julia's manner was more sharp and abrupt than ever , as she took every opportunity of repeating Miss Cunningham's words , and turning them into ridicule ; while Miss ...
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